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Definition of farrier

farrier

/ˈfær.i.ɚ/
far · ri · er
Plural:farriers
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farrier Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A craftsperson who trims and balances horses' hooves and makes, fits, and attaches horseshoes.

Example

"The stable owner scheduled a visit from the farrier to trim the mares' hooves and replace their worn shoes before the autumn riding season."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While a blacksmith works generally with wrought iron and steel to forge tools and hardware, a farrier specializes specifically in equine hoof care, combining the skills of a blacksmith (making and fitting horseshoes) with knowledge of equine anatomy and veterinary physiology.

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• Nearby Words

farmyard
faroes
farrell
farrier
farris
farro
farseeing

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French ferrier ('blacksmith'), from Late Latin ferrarius ('ironworker'), a derivative of Latin ferrum ('iron' or 'horseshoe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Farrier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/farrier
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